In Early 2014 I was contacted by an individual wanting to donate a Lifetime Membership to a deserving active-duty service member. Announcing this fact lead to a a few other similar donations, one earmarked for a teacher, and I realized I needed a way to connect donors with recipients.

This page is for educators who would like a Membership but cannot afford one to post and for Members who are interested in helping out to connect with them. If you (or someone you know) sincerely want to become a DB Member, but have a good reason why you cannot afford it, share your story below (Facebook account required). When I receive a tip from a Member or other generous art-lover, it will go into a fund which I will then use to offer free 1-year Memberships for each $20 in tips that I receive to those whom my Members and I feel truly deserve it.

How is this decided? In some cases I will make the decision myself, in others I will ask my Members for input.

If you would like to purchase a Membership for one of the folks below, please check the balance in the Good Samaritan fund(currently $3738.97) and make a contribution via my TipJar to increase the balance to $20. Include the name of the person you want to help in your comment with the payment and I will do the rest. I will assume you want to remain anonymous unless you instruct otherwise.